BSc (Hons 1)
Contact details for Ms Laurisse Frampton L.Frampton@griffith.edu.au
Thesis
The effects of climate change on highly sensitive macroinvertebrates in South-East Queensland.
Description
In South-East Queensland (SEQ) there is a lack of information on the resistance and resilience of highly sensitive PET (Plecoptera, Ephemeroptera, and Trichoptera) macroinvertebrates to hydrologic variability. However, many streams in this region are intermittent and experience regular phases of wet and dry periods. Current climate change projections for SEQ include an increase in severe storm events, and therefore flash flooding, and prolonged periods of drought. These extreme changes will disrupt hydrological patterns and ecosystems of intermittent streams within the region. This study will explore how these highly sensitive macroinvertebrates will respond to the projected disturbances, and look at the environmental requirements of these organisms to survive under future climate change scenarios.
Supervisors
Dr Fran Sheldon
Dr Mark Kennard
Research Expertise
- Macroinvertebrates as indicators of stream health